The following changes has been made to the app:

• Got rid of the VR startup window when launching SHOWMAKER.
  
• Changed the maximum size of ogg files to contain one hour's worth of data.
  
• Fixed several bugs that would occur when minimizing the window.
  
• Fixed character model "Nepgear" motions.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

If it appears that the sample data are missing, or have accidentally deleted them, please follow the steps below to recover them:

1. Right click on SHOWMAKER in the Library.
2. Go to properties.
3. Click on the "Local Files" tab.
4. Click on "Verify the integrity of application files."


・Fixed an issue where transform values of a model would be changed to unintented values.
・Fixed an issue where effects would double in use.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.
-SHOWMAKER team

To celebrate our one year anniversary of SHOWMAKER, we will be having a 1st Anniversary Sale!

SHOWMAKER will be 75% off! Why not give it a try?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/665920/SHOWMAKER/

As a special promotion, SHOWMAKER DLC Nepgear Pack will be 50% off as well!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/798901/SHOWMAKER_Nepgear_Pack/

The sale will last for the duration of the Lunar New Year Sale!


"Hacka Doll No.1" from the news application, "Hacka Doll", joins SHOWMAKER!

～What is Hacka Doll～

Specializing in genres such as anime, manga, games, light novels, voice actors, and cosplay, the Hacka Doll service delivers news according to the user's preferences.
Exceeding over 2 million downloads on the mobile platform, while offering a browser version for PCs as well. The three Hacka Dolls, "Hacka Doll No.1", "Hacka Doll No.2", and "Hacka Doll No.3", are expanding their universe to other media such as manga, anime, and as a Virtual Youtuber.

～Hacka Doll No.1～

Navigator of the Hacka Doll news application.
Takes the role of "Personal entertainment AI" seriously.

You can get the Hacka Doll No.1DLC here!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/798902/SHOWMAKER_Hackadoll_No1/

New Miss Monochrome outfits!

These two outfits will become available after the updating.


-Loop function

A loop function has been added to the editor!
All you have to do is select the area you wish to have repeated!

Also, you may now output a section of your SHOW.
Like the loop function, just select the section you wish to output the video during OnAir.

• Adjusted the UI.
  
• Added a button to hide the UI.
  
• Pressing play on the play button will switch the free camera to the default camera.
  
• Hovering the mouse over the UI will display a description of the function.
  
• A notification will pop up when using undo and redo.
  
• Now you may choose to startup Steam VR when starting up SHOWMAKER.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

Happy SHOWmaking in 2019!
How is everyone doing?



Multiple models now supported!
Light up the stage by placing various characters on stage!
Also added model position editing!
Now you can place your favorite models in various positions!
Note: This feature is not supported by the prototype character model "Miss Monochrome."

On how to use these features, please refer to the Official tutorial website.[showmaker.jp]

Note: These functions are not compatible, thus cannot be used from previous save data.


-Karaoke DLC
The following DLC's will be removed from the store:

• SHOWMAKER カルマ (karaoke version)
  
• SHOWMAKER カラフル (karaoke version)
  
• SHOWMAKER アゲハ蝶 (karaoke version)
  
• SHOWMAKER GO (karaoke version)
  
• SHOWMAKER CHA-LA-HEAD-CHA-LA (karaoke version)

- Changed the free camera mode UI.
- Mute button image has been changed.
- Guide model display button has been changed.
- Other bugfixes and improvements have been made.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

Original Post: http://ideafintl.com/updates/2018/11/01/6397.html

It’s time to get this show on the road! In collaboration with Idea Factory International, we are holding a SHOWMAKER Contest feat. Nepgear on Steam for some awesome Neptunia goodies!
*Nepgear is playable with Purchase of the SHOWMAKER Nepgear Pack.

1. Nep things up on the dance floor! Create your own performance on SHOWMAKER using Nepgear ! You may use the music provided within SHOWMAKER and ANY music from the Neptunia series! YES! That means you can upload your favorite Neptunia song and use it for your performance. Let those creative juices flow!
   
   
2. Upload your video to YouTube with the name “SHOWMAKER Nepgear Contest – Title of Your Performance“ (Feel free to name your performance whatever you’d like!)
   
   
3. Send the YouTube link to contest@ideafintl.com

The contest ends Nov. 15th at 6PM PDT!
3 Winners will be chosen and receive these awesome prizes!


Megadimension Neptunia VIIR Standard Edition for PS4 or Steam (code)
Purple Heart Body Pillowcase
Neptune & Nepgear Playing Mat


Megadimension Neptunia VIIR Standard Edition for PS4 or Steam (code)
Goddess Fiber Cloth
Pixel Neptune Cellphone Strap


Megadimension Neptunia VIIR Standard Edition for PS4 or Steam (code)


Winners will be announced on Nov. 19 at 12PM PDT!

There is also an awesome Neptunia Showmaker Bundle available for those of you who do not own SHOWMAKER or Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1! Save 30% when you purchase the bundle!


As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

Thank you everyone for your patience.
The SHOWMAKER ModKit is finally ready!

With the SHOWMAKER ModKit, you may customize the characters, stages, effects, and more!



You can also import your own models with the ModKit.
Note: only .fbx files are supported.

By exporting your mods, you can also share them on the Workshop!
Create your own Mods and share them!

We have prepared a tutorial on how to use the ModKit. Please refer to this website.

ModKit Tutorials[showmaker.jp]

Download and install the EPIC Games Launcher from the Unreal Engine Official Website. When you reach the End User License Agreement, select "Game Developer" option.

Take a look at the Official Unreal Engine website[www.unrealengine.com]for more details.

Download page here[accounts.unrealengine.com]
Note: In order to download, you will need an Epic Games Account.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

Thank you, everyone, for waiting!
We would like to announce the winners for our first SHOWMAKER contest!

The 1st place winner for our contest is "Mist's" SHOW! Congratulations!
https://youtu.be/rZ1DSGxVjwU

Also, we have prepared a special "Ms. Horie Yui Award" as well!
The winner of this award is "たかなん!"
https://youtu.be/447AJG1kShE

Please check out this URL for more information!
http://showmaker.jp/news/show_contest.html


Thanks to everyone who participated in the first SHOWMAKER contest!
Please, look forward to the next SHOWMAKER contest.

As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

How is everyone doing!
Thank you for using SHOWMAKER.
And also, thanks to all who participated in the contest!
We are currently reviewing each submission, so please give us a moment.

Here are the updates!


New costumes added for Miss Monochrome!

Dress Miss Monochrome
Idol Miss Monochrome

Glow sticks

When using the HTC Vive, your controllers will turn into glow sticks!
You can also change the color while watching the SHOW!

Use the z-trigger button to switch colors! Those with the HTC Vive, give it a try!

Note: The glow stick function cannot be used with the Oculus Rift.

Lights

Now you can put special designs on the lights!

We have other designs as well, please check them out in the application!

Facial Expressions

Track "Model Face" has been added! Selecting the track will allow you to change the facial expressions of the model!
As usual, drag it into the track bar to use it!

Note: The prototype version of the character "Miss Monochrome" does not support facial expression changes.


- Oculus Rift support now included.
- The audience will now display even during edit mode.
- Multiple tracks can be selected at a time.
This also applies for copy & paste.
- Motions can now be played even in the middle of it.
- Other minor bug fixes were made.

【Nepgear DLC】
- Changed how lighting works on the model "Nepgear."


As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.

Sale ending soon!
Our 50% sale offer commemorating AX ends on 7/20!
Get SHOWMAKER now!


After receiving many requests, we are planning on implementing the model import function for August. Any models you own can be used in your SHOW!

Next up is the workshop. As of now, only save datas are able to be shared. We are planning to expand this for sharing of models and motions as well.

Details about these updates will be posted at a later date.

We are still accepting contest entries!
Why not try mastering the functions of SHOWMAKER until the updates, and participate in the contest? The winner will be awarded 100,000 yen worth of Steam credits! And for our special judge, Miss Monochrome's character designer, Miss Yui Horie! We await your submissions!

Also, a vod is available of our SHOWMAKER LIVE concert held at Anime Expo 2018! Thank you everyone who came to our events. The vod is available for a limited time, until the 20th!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYYibIPZXH4
Nepgear DLC is also available!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/798901/SHOWMAKER_Nepgear_Pack/


As always, thank you for using SHOWMAKER.
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セール期間も残りわずか！
AX参加を記念したSHOWMAKER50％オフセールは7/20までとなっております！
ぜひ今のうちに手に入れて下さい！


ご要望が多かったモデルのインポート機能の実装を8月頃予定しております。個人が所持するモデルをSHOWの中で登場させることが可能になります！

続いてWorkshopの拡張も予定しております。現在はセーブデータのみですが、今後はユーザーが作成いたしましたモデルやモーションをシェアできるようになります。

詳しい詳細については近日中にお知らせいたします。

コンテストもまだまだ募集しております！
アップデートまでの間、SHOWMAKERの使い方をマスターし、コンテストに応募してはいかがでしょうか？優勝者にはなんとSteamギフトコード10万円分が送られます！特別審査員にはミス・モノクローム原案者、堀江由衣さんも！奮ってご参加ください！

また、先日の「Anime Expo 2018」にて行いました、SHOWMAKER LIVEの映像が期間限定でご覧いただけます！多数のご参加、ありがとうございました。
20日までとなっておりますので、ぜひご覧ください！https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYYibIPZXH4
ネプギアDLCも好評発売中です！
https://store.steampowered.com/app/798901/SHOWMAKER_Nepgear_Pack/


今後ともSHOWMAKERをよろしくお願いいたします。
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打折就快要结束啦，求求你们喜加一好不好！
具体折扣是到7月19号结束！
赶紧过来剁手啊！


模型的导入功能终于要实装了，毕竟暗黑剑21都出来了，预定为8月左右！你们终于可以把自己有用的模型文件加入到SHOWMAKER里了！

顺便随着模型能能够自由导入，创意工坊也将对应模型和动作文件的导入！惊了！这么厉害的么！
具体信息我们到时候实装时会详细说明

大赛也还在开幕中赶紧来投稿啊！
在更新前掌握SHOWMAKER并用它来制作动画投稿大赛！简直美滋滋！顺便还有机会拿到10万日元的奖励！大赛的特别评委还请了黑白小姐角色的原案、堀江由衣小姐来参加评委！赶紧来参加啊！

还有之前在美国展开的「Anime Expo 2018」活动中、SHOWMAKER LIVE的实际视频可以在油管上看到(嘤嘤嘤，要VPN啊)！感谢参加活动的各位。
AX的视频将公开至20号！有VPN的童鞋！赶紧去看看啊
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYYibIPZXH4
还有还有，妮普吉雅的DLC！那么在哪里才可以买到呢！在这里！
https://store.steampowered.com/app/798901/SHOWMAKER_Nepgear_Pack/


今后也请多多关照SHOWMAKER啊
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折扣期間就快要結束了！
折扣期間將在7月19日結束！
有興趣的朋友趕緊來嘗試一下吧！


模型的導入機能終於要實裝了！目前預定在8月的更新時導入！用戶可以把自己喜歡的模型導入進SHOWMAKER中！

隨著新機能的登場！SHOWMAKER的創意工坊也將進行一次更新！對應模型和動作文件！
具體信息和方法窩們會在之後將細節解說

大賽也還在開幕中快來投稿吧！
熟練掌握SHOWMAKER並使用它來製作動畫投稿大賽！還有機會得到10萬日元的獎勵！大賽的特別評委還請到了單色小姐的角色原案、堀江由衣小姐來參加評委！趕緊來參加啊！

還有之前在美國展開的「Anime Expo 2018」活動、當時的SHOWMAKER LIVE的視頻可以在youtube上觀看！感謝參加活動的各位。
AX的視頻將公開至20日，沒有看的朋友趕緊去看吧
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYYibIPZXH4
还有还有，妮普吉雅的DLC也在這裡好評發售中！
https://store.steampowered.com/app/798901/SHOWMAKER_Nepgear_Pack/


今後也請多多關照SHOWMAKER啊